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City Council :Minutes January 8, 2007 Page 4 Councilmember Farber questioned the current lot layout of the plat. Mr. Weigert indicated that the current proposal includes 451 lots with a 12,800 square foot average and an 11,000 square foot minimum. He stated that 31 % of the lots are between 9,750 -11,000 square feet with the remaining lots exceeding 11,000 square feet. . Councilmember Farber indicated that he believes this is a nice project offering many amenities, including the school site and he is comfortable with the smaller lot sizes as long as the houses on those sites maintain high building standards. Councilmember Motin concurred. He noted that he would like to see fewer 9,750 square foot lots and would like to concentrate on the PUD requirements on the smaller lots. Councilmember Gumphrey explained that he also concurs but he would like to see larger lots on the south side around the perimeter of the project. Councilmember Zerwas stated that 9,750 square foot lots are small but the developer has already cut approximately 100 lots which will result in a profit loss while providing many amenities. Councilmember Zerwas noted that he would like to see the lots on the southern border enlarged if possible, but 14,000 minimum was not necessary. City Attorney Peter Beck asked Mr. Dulak and his attorney to provide an outline of how they propose to include the building requirements into an enforceable Planned Unit Development. Mr. Dulak indicated that he will provide a rough draft to staff within two weeks. 6.4. Request by Gary Santwire to Consider Possible Changes of Land Use Regulations for Property on Business Center Drive . Gary Santwire, applicant - indicated that he is requesting direction from the Council regarding potential changes to the zoning regulations for 17 acres of property located on the south side of Business Center Drive, eas't of the Sherburne County administrative and judicial services building. Mr. Santwire indicated that he would like to include a mix of commercial (personal service establishments, retail, and restaurants.) Community Development Director Scott Clark stated that the property is currendy zoned BP (Business Park) and that prior discussions have taken place regarding the inconsistencies within that district. He stated that staff would like to revise the entire BP portion of the zoning ordinance. Mr. Santwire questioned if he is required to wait for this revision. City Attorney Peter Beck stated that if the applicant's development plans are allowed under the current zoning ordinance as a Planned Unit Development in the BP district, the applicant can proceed but if an ordinance amendment is necessary, then the applicant should wait. The Council concurred. 6.5. Street/Parks Employees Uniform Policy City Administrator Lori Johnson indicated that during budget discussions last fall, discussion took place regarding changing the uniform policy for streets and parks employees. Ms. Johnson oudined the proposed policies. .